Business Administration Diploma

A Business Administration Diploma will be granted to the student who successfully maintains a minimum GPA of 2.00 (C) and has completed the 30 credit Business Administration Certificate and 30 credits in the diploma option.

Admission Requirements

Completion of the Business Administration Certificate program and;
Grade 12 graduation or equivalent with:

C+ minimum grade in Principles of Math 11 or MATH 051; and

C+ minimum grade in English 12 or ENGL 060.

Diploma Program Completion Plan
Students must have completed the Business Administration Certificate. Students must complete 7 required courses and 3 electives (one must be from Administrative Studies), with a cumulative GPA of 2.00:

BUSM 207 - Introduction To Statistics

BUSM 210 - Accounting II

BUSM 211 - Introduction to Finance

BUSM 223 - Human Resources Management

BUSM 255 - Small Business Development

BUSM 260 - Management Information Systems

BUSM 294 - Business Law

Course Listing for this program

BUSM 207 - Credits: 3.000
Introduction To Statistics
This course is designed for students who require a course in statistical concepts, principles and methods in preparation for working with statistical studies and analyzing data in their chosen field of study. The focus of this course will be on the logic and interpretation of statistical concepts and techniques in business settings. Much work will be required.

This course introduces the student to basic statistical methods for analyzing both a quantitative and qualitative information, including graphic methods, sampling, descriptive statistics and differential statistics. The relationship of statistics to research methods is discussed, applications to business decisions is stressed.
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Prerequisites:BUSM 200 / or permission of instructor.

BUSM 210 - Credits: 3.000
Accounting II
A continuation of the introduction to fundamental accounting concepts and techniques. Topics include plant assets, depreciation methods, current and long-term liabilities, partnership accounting, bonds and shareholders equity. The statement of changes in financial position is studied in depth, and financial analysis and consolidations are introduced. More Details on this course
Prerequisites:ADMN 115 / ACED 115

BUSM 211 - Credits: 3.000
Introduction to Finance
The objective of this course is to develop a framework within which financial decisions can be examined. This framework broadly covers the theoretical foundations of finance, the Canadian institutional framework and the techniques used in financial management. More Details on this course
Prerequisites:BUSM 210 / BUSM 200
Corequisites:BUSM 207 / corequisite or prerequisite

BUSM 223 - Credits: 3.000
Human Resources Management
An introduction to personnel management including organization of the personnel functions; recruitment and selection, interviewing and counseling, job descriptions and evaluation, compensation and salary administration, management development and performance appraisal, training and staffing planning, safety and occupational health. The course places particular emphasis on the practical applications of personnel policies and procedures, on personnel’s relationship to management and management’s responsibilities to employees. More Details on this course
Prerequisites:BUSM 222 / or permission of instructor

BUSM 255 - Credits: 3.000
Small Business Development
This course is specifically designed to provide students with the knowledge required in starting-up and successfully operating a small business. Topics include business structures, location and market assessment considerations, business plans and methods of financing, government obligations, franchising, strategic planning and control. Case studies and simulation are used in the course. More Details on this course
Prerequisites:ACED 115 / BUSM 250 / or permission of instructor.

BUSM 260 - Credits: 3.000
Management Information Systems
An introduction to the theory and methodology of structured analysis and design of business information systems. Among the many topics introduced are: the systems development cycle, problem definition and evaluation of existing systems, characteristics of good system design, systems control, evaluation of benefits and alternatives, systems documentation, conversion and testing, implementation, follow-up and evaluation. Throughout, human relations are emphasized as well as the goals, methodology, and particular tools and techniques of a top-down approach to analysis and design of business systems. More Details on this course
Prerequisites:ADMN 165 / or permission of instructor.

BUSM 294 - Credits: 3.000
Business Law
This course introduces students to fundamental legal concepts, principles, and issues that are relevant to Canadian business. It promotes an understanding of how these legal concepts and issues are applied to specific problems in business. Topics include an introduction to the Canadian legal system, the law of torts, and the law of contracts. An in-depth investigation is then made in specific areas of contract and business law, including: sale of goods, contracts, employment contracts, the law of agency, corporations, secured transactions, the law of real property and mortgages, and negotiable instruments. More Details on this course
Prerequisites:ENGL 060 / MATH 051 / or English 12 and Math 11 or permission of instructor.

For information on transferability, please see the BC Council on Admissions and Transferability

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